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Oscar Piastri has officially denied the widespread speculation that McLaren “sabotaged” his 2025 Formula 1 campaign.
Oscar Piastri has denied allegations that McLaren sabotaged his 2025 Formula 1 season, despite his decline in form after the summer break.
Piastri was a strong contender for the championship, but faced unexpected errors and DNFs, leading to his slip in rankings behind Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
The scrutiny of McLaren’s racing philosophy, known as the ‘papaya rules’, sparked speculations among Australians that the team was undermining Piastri.
Piastri, however, defended McLaren, stating that there were no ill intentions or sabotage involved in his performance last season.
He acknowledged the learning experiences of 2025 and expressed confidence in his team’s capabilities for a better 2026 campaign.
